Electrical stimulation is a commonly used treatment for various conditions, including pain relief and can often be very effective. What would count as success very much depends on the reason for the pain and it’s severity. In some cases, pain relief with any technique will be temporary but then the benefit may have to be weighed against other factors. As with any potential treatments there are contraindications and indications.
We would typically need to consider electrical stimulation effectiveness and safety in comparison with possible alternatives. As electrical stimulation is relatively safe and non-invasive in many situations it is often worth trying before more invasive alternatives are considered for example.
We will describe what is behind the TENS approach as well as other approaches that might not be so well known. At Anatomical Concepts we deal with a product called the Stimulette Edition 5 which boasts a number of built-in protocols for the management of pain. In this article we will describe how electrotherapy can be used to work with pain and the specific abilities of the Edition 5.

In this article we explain why functional electrical stimulation (FES) is an effective technique in enhancing functional recovery in patients with peripheral nerve injuries. The technique can improve muscle activation, prevent muscle atrophy, enhance muscular endurance and strength, and assist in nerve and axonal regeneration.

FES is a generally safe, non-pharmacologic intervention without significant side-effects, which adds an essential therapeutic option to neurological physiotherapy.

With muscle denervation the FES is designed to work directly with muscle fibre and not rely on the local nerve structure for success.

Further studies on FES are necessary to comprehend the scope, limitations, and best methodology. Programmes need to be customised for each user.

If you or someone close to you is living with transverse myelitis, then you know how life-altering this neurological condition can be. It often results in sudden symptoms, such as muscle weakness, pain and bladder dysfunction. It has several possible causes. Some people recover from the symptoms and resulting complications of transverse myelitis, while others don’t.

With its sudden onset and potential for long-term impact, it's important that we have the best understanding of what causes transverse myelitis and what steps, if any, can be taken to minimise the chance of another episode occurring.

In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the underlying causes, transverse myelitis symptoms, as well as potential ways to reduce it's severity and increase quality of life through some of the technology we offer.

We have known for a very long time that the delivery of certain forms of energy, including electrical, to the tissues of the body can bring about physiological and beneficial changes in those tissues. So called electrical stimulation devices are not all the same though, as we shall discuss below.

At Anatomical Concepts we have worked with various forms of electrical stimulation technology since the 1970’s and deal with leading products including the RISE Stimulator, and the RehaMove FES Cycling system and can offer advice and demostrations on request.

One of the first questions that potential FES Cycling system owners might want to know is how much does a system cost? I guess from a potential client’s point of view there is not a lot of point in finding out about all the features and benefits if the cost is out of reach. In this article I can give you some guidance on the approach to pricing we apply to our RehaMove FES Cycling range.

Although pricing will obviously depend on the exact specification of a system, I can do my best to explain some of our thinking at Anatomical Concepts. We haven't set out to offer the least expensive or the most expensive FES bike and ultimately you will judge for yourself whether we offer good value.

We should shortly see the emergence of new spinal cord stimulation products that can assist rehabilitation, as the first examples are approaching commercialisation. Although not a cure for spinal cord injury, these devices have been shown to assist in the recovery of function in situations where this seemed lost for ever.

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has a rich history that dates back to the 1960s, when it was first introduced as a potential treatment for chronic pain management. Pioneered by Dr. Norman Shealy (1967) this innovative method was initially developed to alleviate intractable pain by delivering mild electrical pulse trains to the spinal cord via implantation of electrodes.

Over the years, the field of SCS has witnessed significant advancements in both technology and research, broadening its potential applications to include functional recovery following spinal cord injury (SCI).

This article looks briefly at the state of the art.